Technical Sales Representative

SUMMARY

Upper Highway - Are you a driven and enthusiastic Technical Sales Representative ready to take your career to the next level? This opportunity offers the chance to apply your technical expertise while building strong client relationships in the construction sector.

Fouche & Co Recruitment

DBN
000597/TN

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Upper Highway, South Africa

37 5000 Monthly

The Technical Sales Representative will join an established construction materials manufacturer known for delivering reliable structural solutions to the building industry. The company supports a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial projects, working closely with contractors and developers to ensure quality and efficiency at every stage. This role plays a key part in strengthening client relationships, providing technical guidance, and contributing to the successful planning and delivery of projects.

The successful candidate will be actively involved in supporting customers, interpreting building plans, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure accurate, practical, and timely solutions.

• Assist walk-in, telephonic, and email customers with product selection and quotations
• Provide technical guidance on structural and slab-related products
• Prepare, issue, and follow up on quotations
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, builders, and retail clients
• Process orders and maintain effective customer communication
• Assist with slab layout drawings and quantity calculations
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings
• Provide basic technical advice on slab systems and installation requirements
• Collaborate with the Division Manager on project planning and technical queries
• Support production planning and scheduling
• Liaise with factory and installation teams regarding order specifications
• Ensure technical accuracy of orders prior to production
• Monitor order progress and communicate timelines to customers
• Conduct site visits for measurements and technical verification when required
• Maintain accurate job records, pricing updates, and sales reporting

• Strong attention to detail
• Team-oriented approach
• Customer-focused and solution-driven
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Practical and organised with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Building or Construction Technology, Draughting, or a related technical certificate or diploma
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in construction, technical sales, or a related industry
• Experience interpreting construction drawings
• Exposure to structural or concrete-related products (advantageous)
• Strong numeracy and quantity calculation ability
• Computer literacy in Excel, Outlook, and Word
• CAD or slab design software experience (advantageous)
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel to local sites when required
• Proficiency in English (read, write, and speak)
• Basic understanding of isiZulu and Afrikaans (advantageous)

Basic Salary: R37 500 - R47 500 CTC

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***